Yoga in Daily Life around the world celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga
On the occasion of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY), the global Yoga in Daily Life community came together across continents to honour this special day through the practice of yoga, meditation, chanting, community programs, and a collective spirit of unity, peace and well-being. Inspired by the message of 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', each country brought its unique contribution to this international celebration.
As can be seen in the reports below, the International Day of Yoga 2025 has once again demonstrated how yoga transcends borders and unites humanity in a shared vision of health, peace and global connection. With every asana, breath and mantra, communities around the world came together to reaffirm the timeless value of yoga in our modern lives.
India
Celebrations were held across multiple ashrams in Rajasthan, India: OM Ashram in Jadan, Vishwa Guru Deep Ashram in Jaipur, and Sri Devpuriji Ashram in Kailash, Sikar District. Free yoga classes were offered to all, affirming the commitment to spreading the message of holistic health and spiritual connection.
OM Ashram
Jaipur
Kailash
New Zealand
Yoga in Daily Life Wellington, in collaboration with the High Commission of India, started IDY celebrations with a joyful yoga session for children from Clyde Quay Primary School, followed by a yoga class enriched with meditative music and mantra chanting with Swami Madhuram Puriji.
Link to relaxing music created by Swami Madhuram Puriji on YouTube.
Australia
In Brisbane, Sri Devpuriji Ashram hosted a 3-hour workshop on the four pillars of health: physical, mental, social and spiritual. Through talks, guided yoga practice, deep relaxation, pranayama, OM chanting, and Heart Centre meditation, participants experienced the holistic power of Yoga in Daily Life.
As Vishwaguruji often reminds us:
"An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of theory."
To nourish social well-being, participants ended the day by planting flowers together in the garden of the peaceful Shiva Temple, followed by a shared lunch full of warmth and connection.
Free classes were also offered at Sri Devpuriji Ashram in Sydney and the Yoga in Daily Life centre in Melbourne.
Brisbane
Melbourne
Sydney
China
In China, the International Day of Yoga was celebrated online via Zoom, led by Swami Daya Mata. Practitioners of Yoga in Daily Life joined from Haikou, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Suzhou, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Beijing and Xiamen, making it a truly nationwide event.
There were 39 attendees on Zoom, guided by Swami Daya Mata. The Haikou group was led by Savitri with 10 students. In Wenzhou, Zhejiang, the group was led by Wu Yuguang with 10 participants.
From Hangzhou, came Xixi. In Shanghai, Luo Xiu and her son. Suzhou, Amma, and a friend. Zhou Min from Guangzhou was previously an assistant in Haikou. In Chengdu, Chandradevi has been leading Waldorf school teachers and parents with Xin Yu and 4 children.
In Beijing, Xio Yao, Ni Wei, and Zong Yan (60+) who started taking Zoom classes in New Zealand, have all made rapid progress!!
In Xiamen, professors Xu and Zhang started in Haikou, recommended by professor Wang Jun, from Haikou University. They are passionate about the YIDL system and attended nightly sessions on the roads during their holidays!
Austria
Vienna
Public yoga classes were held in Schweizergarten in Vienna, near the Peace Tree.
Salzburg
Free classes were also offered in Salzburg under the trees at the scenic Hellbrunn Park, bringing people together through practice and unity.
Hungary
Yoga Day celebrations took place in public parks, yoga centres and online in Budapest, Debrecen, Érd, Győr, Nyíregyháza and Szeged.
In Győr, the Széchenyi István University, in cooperation with the Embassy of India and Amrita Sher-Gil Indian Cultural Centre, hosted a large yoga event where participants practised the Yoga in Daily Life system.
Budapest
Debrecen
Érd, Győr
Nyíregyháza
Szeged
Croatia
This year, the 11th International Day of Yoga was joyfully celebrated in locations across Croatia, spreading peace and unity through yoga, from serene city parks to the shores of the Adriatic Sea. Events were held in Zagreb, Samobor, Karlovac, Varaždin and other coastal cities.
A special program was held at Sri Alakhpuriji Ashram, Rastovac, where participants practised asanas, pranayama and meditation under the expert guidance of Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vivekpuriji, and chanted mantras and bhajans. The day concluded with heartfelt togetherness over a shared meal and a serene bonfire, creating a truly sacred atmosphere.
Karlovac, Labin
Novigrad
Rastovac
Rijeka, Rovinj
Samobor
Split, Umag
Zagreb Maksimir
Serbia
Belgrade
Representatives of Yoga in Daily Life Serbia took part in the official IDY celebration event organised by the Embassy of India at Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade.
Novi Sad
Members of the Serbian Yoga in Daily Life Association celebrated International Yoga Day with a free program in the New Park in Novi Sad. A morning yoga session for adults took place under the cool shade of trees, followed by a vibrant children's yoga group, who practised very skillfully.
Slovenia
Arboretum
Celebrations took place at Arboretum Volčji Potok, near Ljubljana, where participants enjoyed a rich day of yoga practice and a special program for families and children, creating a joyful, peaceful atmosphere for all generations.
Kranj
Free yoga sessions were also held in Kranj under the shade of trees in La Ciotat Park.
Czechia
Prague
A central event took place in central Prague, in front of Prague Castle, with around 150 participants gathering in a majestic setting to practise yoga together.
Brno
In Brno, professional yoga workshops were hosted in the serene environment of the Faculty of Sport Studies of Masaryk University. Under the guidance of Prof. Dr Martin Repko, Ph.D., participants explored the issue of lower back pain and took part in a demonstration session featuring the Yoga for Back Pain program, one of the specialised modules in the Yoga in Daily Life system.
In the afternoon, Dr Alena Filková MD delivered a lecture and led a practical session focused on the pelvic floor area, emphasizing its importance in men’s and women’s health. Participants engaged in exercises designed to strengthen and support this key region of the body.
Střílky
At Mahaprabhudíp Ashram in Střílky, participants joined a full day of events including free yoga classes, a lecture on 'Quality Food for Body, Soul, and Spirit' by Jaroslav Škvařil, vegetarian food tasting, a free short piano concert by Lana Sagar Genc, henna art, and the lecture 'Om Ashram – Home of Yoga and Spirituality' by Martin Tetera, Niranjanpuri.
Zlín
Additionally, in Zlín, an inspiring yoga session was held in the château park in Přílepy near Holešov, with nearly 70 attendees.
Slovakia
Events were held in the capital Bratislava, as well as Banská Bystrica, Košice and Martin.
Banská Bystrica
Yoga in Daily Life Banská Bystrica, in collaboration with Matej Bel University, celebrated IDY with over 100 participants practising yoga together, following the Yoga in Daily Life System, promoting well-being on every level – physical, mental, social and spiritual.
Bratislava
Košice
Martin
In Martin, Yoga in Daily Life organised a rich and welcoming program under the peaceful shade of the garden, featuring playful yoga for children, yoga sessions for all levels – from beginners to experienced practitioners – mantra chanting, a lecture titled 'Journey to the Roots of Yoga', and a serene time spent in the company of like-minded individuals. The day concluded with a delicious vegan lunch, shared in the true spirit of community.
Poland
Yoga in Daily Life Poland, represented by Swami Jayadevi Mataji and other YIDL members, took part in the official celebration of the 11th International Day of Yoga at the Embassy of India, in the capital city of Warsaw.
Germany
Swami Rukmani Ji led a peaceful and inspiring session at the Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram in Hamburg, celebrating IDY with yoga, meditation and spiritual reflection.
United Kingdom
England
Swami Sanjivani Puri Ji led a free outdoor yoga class for regular students and members of the public, in Queens Park, north-west London, on Saturday 21 June, where everyone especially enjoyed practising pranayama and meditation in the cool fresh air under the trees, on a rather hot Summer Solstice day. The practice session was followed by sharing vegetarian refreshments while having friendly conversation about the benefits of regular yoga practice in a modern, busy city lifestyle.
Scotland
Swami Ganga Mataji offered a free Saturday morning online yoga and meditation class for International Day of Yoga, streamed via Zoom from the Mahaprabhu Deep Ashram in the Scottish Borders town of Galashiels. Participants attended from Edinburgh, Glasgow and other towns and cities in Scotland, as well as other locations around the UK.
USA
Buford
In Buford, Atlanta, a local celebration brought community members, both young and old, together through yoga and mindfulness.
New York
In New York City, members of Yoga in Daily Life joined thousands at the UN Headquarters North Lawn for a mass yoga practice in support of the theme 'One Earth, One Health.' The message of Holy Guruji – “One in All, All in One” – was held close in every breath.
Canada
In Canada, the International Day of Yoga 2025 was celebrated in Vancouver with a heartfelt gathering of around 30 participants at a peaceful farm owned by the Tzu Chi Foundation. The yoga session, led by Swami Daya Mata Ji, began in the early morning beneath a blooming cherry tree, surrounded by birdsong and the serenity of nature. Participants came from diverse backgrounds – including Taiwan, China, Ukraine and Vancouver – united in the shared experience of yoga.
Following the session, everyone joined in caring for the land through weeding and watering the farm, embodying the values of mindfulness and service. The event concluded with a lunch, where participants reflected on the deeper meaning of yoga. Many expressed their joy in being part of a global celebration and shared that the day helped them recognise the universal importance of yoga in fostering inner peace and global unity.
Mexico
In the serene setting of Casa Ganesha, Tlacochahuaya, Oaxaca, Yoga in Daily Life Mexico hosted a free yoga class followed by a moving concert of bhajans – 'Music for Inner Awakening', creating a sacred atmosphere for body, mind and soul.
